Hasui Kawase, "Spring Moon at Ninomiya"

Located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Ninomiya Beach is shown on a Spring evening with a full moon. A lone figure is shown walking in the composition which is rich with soft green and blue colors. An early edition printing of a popular and well-known Hasui Kawase design.

Date: 1931
Size: Oban
Early-edition (Harada/Yokoi)
Publisher: Doi Hangaten
Condition: Excellent condition and color
Frame Shown: 16" x 24” x 1/2”, Classic Wood, Ebony

Hasui Kawase (1883-1957) is one of Japan's most important artists to emerge from the shin-hanga era. His prints are recognized throughout the world, with many of his woodblock prints elevating to icons of art and design.